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Joseph Dolsak Obituary

Joseph E. Dolsak VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Edward Dolsak, 55, passed away April 13, 2010 in his home. A native of McDonald, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Dolsak. He was a lieutenant commander with the United States Navy. He was a member of Cameron United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Va. Joey is survived by his wife, Teresa Harte Dolsak; three sons, Christopher Harte Dolsak, Benjamin Harte Dolsak and Zachary Harte Dolsak, all of Virginia Beach; and three brothers, Edward Dolsak of McDonald, Ohio, Charles Dolsak of Gainesville, Fla., and Frank Dolsak of St. Petersburg, Fla. He was predeceased by his daughter, Sarah Harte Dolsak and his sister, Veronica Dolsak Lafferty. A memorial service will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Fort Story Chapel. Lt. Cmdr. Dolsak will be sent to Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellen Drive, Alexandria, Va., for services and burial in Quantico National Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethesda Fisher House, 24 Stokes Road, Bethesda, MD 22046 or to Cameron United Methodist Church Music Fund, 3130 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 16, 2010.

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Steven Rosenhaus

May 7, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. I did not know Joe all that well, but I found him to have a warm heart and generous spirit. I wish the Dolsak family, and everyone else who hold them dear, strength and peace. May Joe's memory be for a blessing.

Phillippa Horsell

May 2, 2010

Dear Teri - from Australia, my thoughts are with you and your boys on hearing of Joe's passing. Although we had lost contact, have lovely memories of you from the 1990 Edinburgh Tattoo.
Phillippa & Barry Horsell

Sandy Van Brunt

April 27, 2010

Teri,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Husband's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Rachel Bryars

April 26, 2010

Dear Terri, I cannot tell you how sad we all are to hear this news. Joe was obviously such a wonderful man. Our hearts are mourning with you as you walk this difficult road. All our love, Rachel and Pepper Bryars

Tom and Janna Hudson

April 26, 2010

Teri and Boys,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk through this difficult time. Our love and deepest sympathy go out to you all.

Susan Brenner

April 26, 2010

Terri: I just learned of Joe's passing. I am rendered speechless. I love you, my dear friend. My prayer is that God will permeate you and your family with His love, comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I love you so much girl. Please let me know if there is anything at all we can do. Love, Susan Brenner

Amy Tamplen

April 26, 2010

Terri,
My heart breaks at finding out about Joe's passing. Please know that we love you and are praying for you and your family.
Love, Amy and James Tamplen (Naples, Italy)

April 19, 2010

Terri and family, I am so sorry about Joe. Joe was truly a nice person. I think about about the little girl who was "conducting" along with Joe at a concert in Libertyville. I am not sure who enjoyed that concert more, Joe or this girl! It is a great memory of Joe and his smile. I know you have many great memories and I hope they bring you comfort. Barbara Wowk

David and Rebecca Wiley

April 19, 2010

Terri and family,
we were so sorry to hear about Joe. We were greatly saddened by this news. you and the boys are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Keith DeFontes

April 19, 2010

To the Dolsak family,

My deepest sorrows go out to you this day. I was stationed with Joe when he was a brand new CPO at the Atlantic Fleet Band. I was greatly saddened at the news of his passing. I am currently a bugler for the Maryland NG Honor Guard and will be sounding the Taps in his honor. Once again, my deepest condolences to your family in this time of mourning.

God Bless,

Keith A. DeFontes

Stuart McLean

April 18, 2010

Terri,

Words are inadequate to express my sorrow. You have been through so much! I (and hundreds of others) will always remember Joe as a kind gentleman, friend, mentor and outstanding musician. The question of "why" will always be there, but God is greater than our questions and will guide you through your pain and loss. The sun will rise again tomorrow. My family and I are praying for all of you.

God bless you,
Stuart McLean

April 17, 2010

Teri and family,

I worked with Joe when we were stationed together at PACFLT Band in Hawaii. He was always an inspiring person, funny, and a great conductor! Our condolences go out to you and our prayers go up for you and your family.

Curt Sines

The McRae Family

April 17, 2010

We are truly sorry for your loss. May the passing of time and happy memories help to ease your pain. Have faith in the promise God made at Revelation 21:4. No more sickness, no more death, no more pain. What a glorious day that will be. We offer our sincere condolences to you all.

April 16, 2010

Teri, you may remeber me from the advanced course at the school of music in 1991. Joe and I were stationed together in the middle 80's in Memphis. He was my buddy. I learned so much from him about so many things. He was one of the most intellegent people that I ever met. We had a lot of laughs together. Someday I hope to be able to tell you my favorite Joe Dolsak story.

I hope you and your boys are okay, Teri, and of course I wish the best for you.

Joe was cool !

Bill Humble

Doug Lutz

April 16, 2010

Teri, We are so sorry for your loss. Beth and I will keep you and the kids in our thoughts and prayers.

Suzette Kettenhofen

April 16, 2010

Teri and boys, Joe and his never-ending smile and enduring love are greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Candy Penland

April 16, 2010

Teri,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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